{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How Top People Leaders Pick the Right Tools","description":"Startups can\u2019t afford to waste time\u2014or budget\u2014on the wrong tools. In this episode, Amir sits down with June Lee, Global Head of People and Culture at Twelve Labs, to unpack how to choose the right people and culture tools at the right stage. From evaluating platforms to navigating AI hype, June shares battle-tested strategies for building scalable, high-impact systems that grow with your company. Key Takeaways \u2022 The best tools don\u2019t always come from the loudest vendors\u2014June explains why a listening-first approach trumps cold pitches. \u2022 Buying software is only step one. Success depends on how well you manage change and adoption across your team. \u2022 You don\u2019t need a tool for everything. Manual processes still win in early-stage environments if they save time and budget. \u2022 Don\u2019t fear migrations. With the right planning, switching tools doesn\u2019t mean sacrificing historical data. \u2022 AI features are everywhere\u2014but June only pays attention when they solve real, intentional problems (like reducing bias in feedback). Timestamped Highlights 00:54 \u2014 The art (not science) of picking tools that match startup stage 02:30 \u2014 Listening tours as the foundation for tool evaluation 05:50 \u2014 When a tool is too niche or the manual way is just better 08:05 \u2014 How June balances \u201cbest-in-class\u201d vs. \u201cemerging\u201d tools 10:50 \u2014 Involving HR ops, finance, and security in decision-making 14:55 \u2014 Why change management fails when you rely solely on vendor training 17:50 \u2014 What real AI value looks like in people platforms 21:20 \u2014 The global language bias in AI tools\u2014and why it matters Quote of the Episode \u201cThe best vendor demos won\u2019t save you if you haven\u2019t figured out what your team actually needs. Listen first, then build.\u201d Call to Action Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a fellow people leader navigating tool sprawl\u2014and don\u2019t forget to subscribe to The Talent Tango for more honest, practical insights from the frontlines of talent strategy. ","author_name":"The Talent Tango","author_url":"http:\/\/www.elevano.com","html":"